On Thanksgiving, isn't it odd to hear a Gospel that talks about anxiety and worry and not about, well, thanks? At this time of year, we offer thanks for food, shelter, health, favorable weather, peace, and a whole raft of other blessings. Isn't it a bit jarring to hear Jesus tell us, "Do not worry, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things"? Why is this text rubbing worry into our faces? 

Worry -- and trouble. "Today's trouble is enough for today" (v. 34). Isn't it just swell to hear that today? Isn't that just the Bible verse we want served up with the turkey, cranberries, and stuffing? Wouldn't most of us just rather pass on it and save up for a dessert course of "Now Thank We All Our God"? 

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